Counterculture, Community and the Search for Meaning | Jeff Young

In Episode 5 of Turning World, Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman explore one of the defining questions of our age: why do so many people feel disconnected from meaning, place and community?Drawing on literature, cultural history, spirituality and personal experience, this conversation examines what has been lost as communities become more homogenised, public life becomes more managed and genuine face-to-face conversation becomes increasingly rare.Topics include: • Counterculture and non-conformity • Independent thinking and self-education • The legacy of literary and underground movements • Sense of place and local identity • Nostalgia and memory • Political uses of nostalgia • The disappearance of grassroots culture • Meaning and modern life • Sacred experience and mysticism • John Moriarty and deep attention • Conversation, listening and human connection • Paradox and the complexity of being humanAbout Turning World:Turning World is hosted by Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman and explores politics, culture, faith and public life in an age of uncertainty and transformation.The podcast creates space for thoughtful conversations that don't fit neatly into ideological boxes, seeking understanding rather than certainty.Produced by Opus Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.